Brother & I were left a small estate to be split equally between us two. What are my rights in Minnesota?

The collection of assets in a small estate by affidavit is allowed by Minnesota Statute. By the use of a collection affidavit, your brother is in...

My grandma died and left the cabin to my mom. The title however has all three of her children listed? Who gets the cabin.

This is a great question. Your grandma’s will transfers probate property that is owned by your grandma at the time of her death. So, if your...

Name is on a quit claim deed as joint tenant can I legally enter the house even though my brother changed the locks?

This is not a probate question, but it is a real property question. Transferring property to the children equally can work will and does remove the...

My father set up a payable on death account for me to receive, the paperwork was done wrong.

First, I am very sorry for your loss. It is just one more unnecessary problem on top of the many others you are facing. So, I would start with the...

Can I contest a trust where I was only inheritor & an only child if it's been changed by my mother who has dementia?

It sounds like your mother's trust was a revocable trust. In this type of trust she was most likely named the trustee and there would be a...

Transfer of Real Estate( Family Home) from ownership of 5 sisters to 1 sister. All in agreement, no arguments ?

First, I want to thank you for the great question. You are correct. I would suggest that you talk with a CPA and as well, possibly an attorney. ...

How can my daughter get info. after grandma dies and had been telling her she's getting everything?

I am very sorry for the loss of your daughter’s grandma. I am sure she was close to her grandma. The State of Minnesota governs the legal...

In order to answer your question, I must assume some facts. I will assume that the house is in probate. That is, in order to pass title, the house...

Beneficiary of life insurance policy, executor of a will, and will filing?

First, I am very sorry for the loss of your father. As a general rule, you receive the life insurance proceeds directly and the proceeds are not...

How to get our brother to distribute assets and either sell the property or buy us out?

I am very sorry for your loss. First, the letter most likely will not qualify as a will which requires a signature and two witnesses. Probate is...